Physics

B.S., Major, Minor

Follow Your Curiosity. Deconstruct Nature. Construct Your Career.

Discover the inner workings of nature as a Physics major. Let your curiosity fuel your course of study — and your outlook on creation. You’ll celebrate those aha! moments when a piece of the puzzle fits into your understanding, making you see the world in a whole new light.

Physics majors land careers as engineers through their knowledge of technology, computer programming and instrumentation. Other options include teaching high school physics, where instructors are in short supply, or continuing studies in astrophysics and other fields of science.

Recent graduates have attended graduate school for astronomy, physics, brain sciences, computer science, educational leadership, engineering, mathematics, medical physics, security studies and theology. Some are attending veterinary school, running software companies, teaching high school math and physics and serving in Americorps. Others are doing scientific research in academia and industry.

Why study Physics at Guilford? It's the study of how things work. It leads you to ask questions about the world around you. It encourages inventive thinking, making it a great choice for careers in medicine, engineering, finance, computer science, law and even journalism.

Major/minor requirements and course descriptions are available in the online version of the Guilford College Catalog. Use the keyboard shortcuts Control F for PC or Command F for Mac to search the document for your program.